🏅distinction (distinction)

noun
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
distinction (dihstinkshun)

Signification

a difference or contrast between similar things or people; excellence that sets someone apart
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Traduction de la signification
une différence ou un contraste entre des choses ou des personnes similaires; l'excellence qui distingue quelqu'un
une difference ou un contraste entre des choses ou des personnes similaires excellence qui distingue quelquun

Phrases d'exemple

She graduated with distinction from the university.

Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction à l'université.
Elle a obtenu son diplome avec distinction a l universite.

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction, obtenant les plus grands honneurs dans sa classe.
Elle a obtenu son diplôme avec distinction, obtenant les plus grands honneurs dans sa classe.

Expressions d'exemple

make a distinction
faire une distinction
faire une distinction

Synonymes

difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation, recognition
Entrée 1
difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation
Entrée 2
excellence, honor, recognition, difference

Antonymes

similarity, sameness, mediocrity, ordinariness
Entrée 1
similarity, sameness, mediocrity
Entrée 2
mediocrity, sameness, similarity, ordinariness

Collocations

with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction, earn distinction, academic distinction
Entrée 1
with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction
Entrée 2
earn distinction, with distinction, academic distinction

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